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Joseph Slocum 1697–1732

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph Slocum in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 21 Apr 1697 · Jamestown, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Died 2 Nov 1732 · East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, USA
Father Ebenezer Cook Slocum Rev
Mother Mary Mott Thurston Slocum
Siblings Abigail Slocum, Benjamin Slocum, Deborah Slocum, Desire Slocum, Ebenezer Slocum, Eliezer Slocum, Elizabeth Slocum, Giles Slocum, Hon Samuel A Slocum, Joanna Slocum, Josiah Slocum, Mary Slocum, Mercy Slocum, Meribah Slocum

Researchers connected through Joseph Slocum 1697–1732

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1697, Joseph Slocum entered the world in Jamestown, Newport, Rhode Island, USA, born to ebenezer cook slocum rev and mary mott thurston slocum. Joseph Slocum passed away in 1732 in East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, USA.

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Life Timeline

1697
Birth of Joseph Slocum in Jamestown, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Birth
1732
Death of Joseph Slocum in East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Slocum

This ancestor line traces from England (1562) to Jamestown, RI (1697) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph Slocum (1697–1732) was born in Jamestown, Newport, Rhode Island, USA and died in East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Joseph Slocum's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Joseph Slocum PTP
1697–1732
Jamestown, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
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Joseph Slocum's Descendants

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Joseph Slocum PTP 1697–1732